Numerical Analysis of Monsoon Impact on Sediment Transport in the Eastern Qiongzhou Strait

This study employs a coupled SCHISM-WWM model to investigate monsoon controls on sediment dynamics in the eastern Qiongzhou Strait, a vital marine sand reservoir. Modeling results demonstrate distinct sediment transport by monsoons. Winter northeast monsoons drive westward currents with northern sec...

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Main Authors: Huang Yuxin, Wu Xiangbai, Mei Huan
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Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2025/30/e3sconf_epemr2025_02007.pdf
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description This study employs a coupled SCHISM-WWM model to investigate monsoon controls on sediment dynamics in the eastern Qiongzhou Strait, a vital marine sand reservoir. Modeling results demonstrate distinct sediment transport by monsoons. Winter northeast monsoons drive westward currents with northern sector velocities averaging 17.83 cm/s (peak 44.86 cm/s), sustaining high-energy flow conditions that optimize sediment mobility in central-eastern areas and enable efficient offshore-directed sediment transfer. Conversely, summer southwest monsoons establish eastward circulation marked by velocity heterogeneity (maximum 41.49 cm/s), where flow deceleration and directional variability in sheltered zones promote preferential sediment accumulation. Winter's northeast monsoon generates westward bedload fluxes (0–15,000 kg/m) driven by currents exceeding 20 cm/s, whereas summer southwest monsoons induce eastward transport (up to 25,000 kg/m) through localized vortex deposition. Spatial analysis indicates tidal dominance over western sediment flux (80% contribution), contrasting with monsoonal current control in eastern regions (65% flux contribution). These insights contribute to a deeper understanding of the mechanisms governing monsoon-influenced sediment transport.
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spelling doaj-art-a3b673d59b5e49acaa2925eabe96c84f2025-08-20T02:26:09ZengEDP SciencesE3S Web of Conferences2267-12422025-01-016300200710.1051/e3sconf/202563002007e3sconf_epemr2025_02007Numerical Analysis of Monsoon Impact on Sediment Transport in the Eastern Qiongzhou StraitHuang Yuxin0Wu Xiangbai1Mei Huan2Jiangsu University of Science and TechnologyJiangsu University of Science and TechnologyJiangsu University of Science and TechnologyThis study employs a coupled SCHISM-WWM model to investigate monsoon controls on sediment dynamics in the eastern Qiongzhou Strait, a vital marine sand reservoir. Modeling results demonstrate distinct sediment transport by monsoons. Winter northeast monsoons drive westward currents with northern sector velocities averaging 17.83 cm/s (peak 44.86 cm/s), sustaining high-energy flow conditions that optimize sediment mobility in central-eastern areas and enable efficient offshore-directed sediment transfer. Conversely, summer southwest monsoons establish eastward circulation marked by velocity heterogeneity (maximum 41.49 cm/s), where flow deceleration and directional variability in sheltered zones promote preferential sediment accumulation. Winter's northeast monsoon generates westward bedload fluxes (0–15,000 kg/m) driven by currents exceeding 20 cm/s, whereas summer southwest monsoons induce eastward transport (up to 25,000 kg/m) through localized vortex deposition. Spatial analysis indicates tidal dominance over western sediment flux (80% contribution), contrasting with monsoonal current control in eastern regions (65% flux contribution). These insights contribute to a deeper understanding of the mechanisms governing monsoon-influenced sediment transport.https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2025/30/e3sconf_epemr2025_02007.pdf
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title_short Numerical Analysis of Monsoon Impact on Sediment Transport in the Eastern Qiongzhou Strait
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